REPHRASINGS OF MODAL VERBS.

1. Rewrite the sentences using the modal verbs in brackets.

1. It’s possible that Jane will visit Switzerland next year. (could)
2. I’m thinking about taking Spanish lessons. (may)
3. I’m sure they’ll be home by now. (must)
4. James definitely isn’t eighteen yet! (can’t)
5. It’s possible the weather will be sunny tomorrow. (might)
6. I’m sure that Mrs Smith didn’t leave home. (can’t) Mrs Smith …
7. Perhaps she’s gone to stay with her mother. (might) She …
8. It’s possible that Mr Smith committed a crime. (may) Mr Smith …
9. I’m certain that he buried something in the garden. (must) He …
10. Perhaps he won the lottery. (could) He …
11. I’m sure he bought a new car. (must) He …
12. Perhaps Mr Smith murdered his wife. (might) Mr Smith …
13. I'm sure she's at home. (must). She…
14. I know that isn't Janet-She's in America. (can’t). She…
15. I'm sure she thinks I'm stupid. (must). She…
16. I bet I look silly in this coat. (must). I …
17. They're always buying new cars. I'm certain they have a lot of money. (must). They..

2. Rewrite the sentences using a modal verb.

1. It isn’t necessary for you to take a jacket. You…
2. I advise you to see a dentist.You…
3. You aren’t allowed to talk during the exam. You…
4. It’s forbidden to park here. You…
5. I advise you to study harder. You…
6. He is obliged to go to the police station twice a week. He…
7. Tom knows how to speak Spanish. Tom…
8. He had permission to go to the party. He…
9. It isn’t possible that that is our plane. That…
10. It isn’t necessary to take a thick coat. You…
11. I wish I had paid for half of the meal, but I didn’t. I…
12. It is possible that Jake is in his room. Jake…
13. Perhaps we will not see them at the weekend. We…
14. I don’t know if I will go to the concert. I…
 Topic B

Situation:
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15. They are certain that have decided to apply to
up children is study in Qatar
not easy. University
Bringing up after finishing school
children…
16. It is unnecessary for you to come. You…
Task:
17. I advise him to giveWrite a letter to He…
up smoking. admission office requesting information about the admission
policy, programmes of study, tuition and financial aid.
18. Eating chewing-gum in the class in prohibited. Students…
19. There was an obligation to turn off the mobile phone. We…
20. I didn’t have the ability to cook when I was younger. I…
3 .PERFECT MODALS REPHRASING EXERCISES
1. I’m sorry that I didn’t study enough.

I…
2. I’m sure that he has finished the exercise.

He…
3. It wasn’t necessary for them to have reserved the tickets.

They…
4. I think that Ridley Scott didn’t direct this film.

Ridley Scott…
5. You didn’t write as many words as possible.

You…
6. It was wrong of you to go to that party.

You…
7. She was able to run faster but she didn’t.

She…
8. We are certain that it was a disaster.

It…

9. It wasn’t a good idea for the government to apply all those economic measures.
The government…
10. I can’t believe your friend began smoking.
Your friend…